I can appreciate the odd hankering for potato chips, but moderation is key to avoiding the dreaded “chippie-slap.” In the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, eating potato chips is advised to be done “rarely and sparingly.” Let’s investigate the healthiest potato chip choices now accessible.
Chips have a typical single-serve (28g) of plain sea salt chips with 10.5g of fat, 13.9g of carbohydrates, 1.8g of protein, and 147mg of sodium in it. This amount of food has about 153 calories. Some flavoured chips could have more sodium because of the salt that has been added.
Making a Healthier Decision: When selecting healthier chips, take into account the serving size, flavour, primary components, and preparation technique. To prevent overeating, stick to the suggested serving size of 30g, or roughly 15 chips. To reduce consumption, portion your chips in a small dish or use both hands rather than eating them straight from the packet.
Pick baked chips over fried ones because they have less fat and are frequently prepared with better oils. In addition, the chip market has grown to include substitutes produced from chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and lentils. Avoiding additives, artificial colours, and flavours, look for chips that have ingredients that are easy to identify and pronounce.
The following list of some of the healthiest potato chips sold in Australia includes each product’s 100g nutritional value:
Pringles Sour Cream and Onion Chips
calorie count: 519
Fat: 30.1%
Carbs: 55%
Salt: 695 mg
Sea Salt Kettle Chips
Approximately 483 calories.
Fat: 26%
Carbs: 56%
Salt: 478 mg
Sweet potato kettle chips with sea salt
calorie count: 497
32% fat, 49% carbs
NaCl: 577 mg
Chicken with honey sauce at Red Rock Deli
caloric intake: 490 caloric
Fat: 23%
Carbs: 60%
522 mg of sodium
Macro Hemp Corn Chips with Wasabi and Kale
Approximately 485 calories.
23% fat, 55% carbs
220 mg of sodium
includes the superfood hemp, a fantastic source of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids from plants.
Vege Deli Crisps – Lightly Salted Lentils
Approximately 483 calories.
Fat: 21%
Carbs: 69%
Salt: 950 mg
prepared with sunflower oil and loaded with protein.
Sweet Chilli by Grain Waves
calorie count: 478
Fat: 21.5%
Carbs: 64%
Salt: 382 mg
To maintain a balanced and nutritious diet, keep potato chips as an occasional pleasure and savour their flavours in limited, controlled portions.
